In our house, it seems like nearly every meal includes chicken or ground turkey. They tend to go on sale frequently, they are healthy options and I can always come up with something to make with them without thinking too hard or requiring ingredients beyond our normal pantry staples.
But really, don’t we all get stuck in a rut sometimes? I definitely do. If you are looking at that package of ground turkey, dreading the thought of another turkey burger or pasta with meat sauce, this recipe is for you. If you are in a hurry to get dinner on the table, this one also fits your bill. If you are looking for a way to sneak veggies into your child’s diet, this is a good choice. And if your pantry is looking a little sparse, you may still find that you have everything you need to make this recipe.
These Sloppy Joes with ground turkey are delicious, and they are so easy to make. Colin will happily devour them, and Mr. Confetti requests them any time they slip from the rotation for more than a few weeks.
Sloppy Joes with Ground Turkey
*Ingredients:
- olive oil, to brown turkey
- 1 package lean ground turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any other sneaky veggies are inserted here – I usually use whatever I have in the house. In the past, I have included celery, carrots and mushrooms – just cut them up small)
- 3/4 cup of ketchup (I always eyeball this – just add enough to make it feel sloppy enough for your taste)
- 2 tbsp mustard (I have used yellow and honey dijon, depending on what was in our fridge – both were delicious, and I usually added more than 2 tbsp – that is a good starting point though)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- several dashes of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp of brown sugar
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
In a large skillet over medium to high heat, brown the ground turkey until no longer pink. Add your veggies and stir occasionally, until they are beginning to soften. Drain any excess liquid. Then, add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve on a toasted bun.
*There are a lot of notes in the recipe ingredients, because I rarely make these the same way twice. I tend not to measure and go more by look and taste, and when you make these, you can taste and modify once you have added your sauce ingredients to get it to your liking.
blogger / clementine / 998 posts
Mmm, I love me a toasted bun
clementine / 826 posts
I’ve made a similar recipe with beef and it is so good. I will have to get some turkey and use that instead!
blogger / pomelo / 5361 posts
We love ground turkey, so I’ll have to add this to our rotation.
blogger / eggplant / 11551 posts
This is very similar to the ground turkey sloppy joe’s I make too! I always use ground turkey whenever a recipe calls for ground meat.
blogger / nectarine / 2010 posts
I always use ground turkey too. Lately I’ve been trying to do meatless at least a few times a week and have been replacing ground meat with various beans. It works for “sloppy” dishes. Maybe this is one to try with beans too.
blogger / kiwi / 675 posts
What a great idea! I’ll have to try this, I bet my hubby would like it too
blogger / pear / 1563 posts
Yum! I think you and I cook a lot the same way, without measuring and being too specific. When I make soup I tend to just smell different herbs to be sure they “go together” and then dump them in. ha!
This definitely looks good though and we should try it soon! I love the sneaky veggies in there. I’m thinking that will be the best way to get Little P to eat his veggies- sneakily.
blogger / nectarine / 2600 posts
Mmm I love sloppy Joes!
blogger / pomegranate / 3300 posts
Looks yummy. I love ground turkey! It’s also a staple in our house.
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts
Ooh Ooh this will be a huge hit in our house!!
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
we eat a lot of beef or chicken too!